Do This and Live
A concise and catchy way of articulating the covenant of works or works righteousness, is to use a phrase that is found on the lips of both Moses and Christ: “do this and live” (Lev. 18:5; Luke 10:28). Whoever keeps…
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Same in Substance and John 1:17
There are several passages in the New Testament that appear to make a stark contrast between the Old or Mosaic Covenant—the covenant relationship the Lord made with Israel at Mount Sinai (e.g., Ex. 19-24)—and the New Covenant made with believers…
“God Broke the Law for Love”
Love will take you further than the law ever could. — Steven Furtick (@stevenfurtick) March 29, 2016 Thanks Todd Pruitt! Thanks for “sharing” this on Facebook last week! You ruined my weekend. Okay, that’s a bit…
Sanctification By Faith in the Threatenings
Understanding the relationship between believers and the promises of salvation is not too difficult. The same cannot be said, however, with respect to the many warnings found throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Do the curses, threatenings, and warnings…